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Volkswagen Käfer 1303 LS Cabrio (1978)

Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet with H license plate, new soft top (1978)
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Ends at
12.02.2025 19:30
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Highest bid
8.200 €
Ended
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Price
8.755 €
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Constantin von der Recke
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Overview

Manufacturer Volkswagen
Model Käfer 1303 LS Cabrio
Year 1978
TransmissionManual
Horsepower50
Milage
40.791 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionDE
Location DE-72820 Sonnenbühl
Color silver

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet from 1978 in the color silver with a black leather interior.

Highlights:

  • From many years of family ownership with H license plate
  • Classic, elegant color combination
  • The seller has invested around €10,000 in a new sunroof and the restoration of the vehicle, among other things

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1978
  • First registration: Germany, 1978
  • Location: 72820 Sonnenbühl, Germany
  • Number of owners: The car was owned by one family for a long time; the exact number of owners is not known
  • Accident-free in current ownership
  • Partially restored
  • H license plate
  • TÜV until 04/2026
  • Ready to drive immediately
  • Licensed

Model history

The Volkswagen Beetle, designed in the late 1930s, realized the vision of an affordable Volkswagen. Series production began after the Second World War. With an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine in the rear, the Beetle began with 25 hp and developed into variants with a displacement of up to 1600 cc. The four-cylinder boxer engines were renowned for their reliability, and the Beetle became the best-selling car in the world until the 2000s.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: silver
  • Interior: black leatherette interior
  • No repainting: No, repainting front right

Engine and transmission:

  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp
  • Manual gearbox
  • Last maintenance service: 04/2024

Mileage:

  • Mileage (read off): 40,791 km
  • Mileage traceable: no
  • No checkbook available

Documentation:

  • German vehicle documents, TÜV report

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

  • Tires: good tread, but already older
  • Brakes: rear as good as new incl. wheel brake cylinders, front in good condition
  • Bodywork: acceptable condition
  • Underbody: good condition
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

  • There are several scratches, minor dents and occasional blistering and rust spots
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

This VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet from 1978 presents itself as a charming classic convertible with H license plate and stylish combination of silver paintwork and black leatherette interior. With extensive investments of around €10,000 - including a new sunroof - it offers a partially restored, ready-to-drive condition. The robust 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp provides an authentic driving experience. Despite minor signs of ageing such as scratches, dents and rust in places, this Beetle convertible remains a timeless companion for sunny outings.

Vehicle videos

Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Matching numbers
  • Current service performed
  • Low milage

Comments of this past auction

  • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
    Moderator
    06.02.2025 13:39

    Technik: Ich behaupte der VW Käfer hat die meisten Verwendungs-und Aufbauvarianten! z.B. Von 1989 bis 2000 wurde der Käfer-Cup ausgetragen, eine Serie bestehend aus Slalom, Berg- und Rundstrecken rennen. Meine Generation kennt den VW Käfer damals als beliebtes Anfänger auto!! Der Käfer bot sich mit seiner Plattform-Bodengruppe geradezu dafür an, die unterschiedlichsten besonderen Aufbauten zu tragen. Unter Abkehr von der Plattform hatte VW selbst bereits Anfang der 1950er Jahre den VW-Transporter (Typ 2) aus dem Käfer entwickelt. Vorher waren schon in den späten 1940er Jahren, noch in britischer Besatzungszeit, Käfer zu Pick-ups umgebaut worden; unter Wegfall der hinteren Sitzreihe wurde über dem Motor eine kleine offene Ladefläche aufgebaut. Auch als Basisfahrzeug für Wohnmobile wurde der Käfer genutzt. LG Tom

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    The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.

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